BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NEA Ambassadors - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ambassadors.nationaleczema.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for NEA Ambassadors REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251001T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260930T170000 DTSTAMP:20260518T155207Z CREATED:20241030T191820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T155207Z UID:10000236-1759305600-1790787600@ambassadors.nationaleczema.org SUMMARY:Medical Student Awareness Interest Form DESCRIPTION:Dear Ambassadors\, \nWe’re thrilled to present a new opportunity to raise awareness about eczema within the medical student community! \nEczema significantly impacts patients’ quality of life\, yet medical students often receive limited education on its management. Enhancing their understanding before they enter the field ensures better patient care. Hearing directly from the patient community provides invaluable insights into the daily challenges of living with eczema\, fostering empathy and comprehensive care. \nIf selected\, you\, as an NEA Ambassador\, may have the chance to educate medical students on the lived experience\, the burden of eczema\, its prevalence\, and the unique needs of our community. This opportunity would involve delivering a 45-minute virtual presentation (via Zoom) in collaboration with a NEA staff member\, sharing your personal experiences to shape these students’ perspectives and knowledge. \nIf chosen for this role\, Ambassadors will be asked to: \n\nAttend a 30-minute introductory call with NEA staff.\nReview training resources provided by NEA to prepare for the presentation.\nCollaborate on the PowerPoint presentation\, incorporating your personal experience as an adult with eczema or as a caregiver of a child with eczema.\nCo-facilitate a 45-minute Zoom presentation.\nParticipate in a Q&A session\, responding to medical students’ questions.\nFollow the NEA Ambassadors Etiquette and Best Practices guidelines.\nComplete the Ambassador Activity Reporting Form after the presentation.\n\nTo express your interest in participating in this opportunity\, please complete the following questions below. Please note that this opportunity is currently limited to adults living with eczema and caregivers of loved ones (e.g.\, parents)\, as it focuses on highlighting the voices of patients and caregivers. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n What is your primary relation to eczema?(Required)\n \n \n Adult with eczema\n \n \n \n Caregiver of child with eczema\n How would you describe the current severity of your eczema?(Required)\n \n \n Clear\n \n \n \n Mild\n \n \n \n Moderate\n \n \n \n Severe\n How would you describe your eczema severity when it was at its worst?(Required)\n \n \n Clear\n \n \n \n Mild\n \n \n \n Moderate\n \n \n \n Severe\n What is your child's age?(Required)\n \n \n Less than 1 year\n \n \n \n 1-2 years\n \n \n \n 3-5 years\n \n \n \n 6-12 years\n \n \n \n 13-17 years\n \n \n \n Older than 18\n How would you describe the current severity of your child's eczema ?(Required)\n \n \n Clear\n \n \n \n Mild\n \n \n \n Moderate\n \n \n \n Severe\n How would you describe your child's eczema severity when it was at its worst?(Required)\n \n \n Clear\n \n \n \n Mild\n \n \n \n Moderate\n \n \n \n Severe\n How would you rate your familiarity of eczema’s impact on quality of life?(Required)\n \n \n Not at all familiar\n \n \n \n Slightly familiar\n \n \n \n Somewhat familiar\n \n \n \n Moderately familiar\n \n \n \n Extremely familiar\n Please elaborate on your understanding of eczema's impact on quality of life.(Required)What do you think is important for future health care providers to understand about eczema's physical symptoms and impact on quality of life?(Required)Are you open to sharing your or your child's eczema experience in a group setting?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Are you comfortable public speaking?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Do you have public speaking experience?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Please tell us about your public speaking experience.What best describes your attitude towards eczema treatments?(Required)\n \n \n I am anti eczema treatments and/or prescription drugs\n \n \n \n I am open to eczema treatments and/or prescription drugs\n \n \n \n I would rather not use eczema treatments and/or prescription drugs\n \n \n \n I am pro-eczema treatments and/or prescription drugs\n Are you currently in medical school?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Count me in for eczema awareness presentations to medical students.(Required) I am interested in presenting eczema awareness presentations to medical students.\n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   URL:https://ambassadors.nationaleczema.org/event/medical-student-awareness-interest-form END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261130T170000 DTSTAMP:20260514T151746Z CREATED:20260514T151654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T151746Z UID:10000279-1778745600-1796058000@ambassadors.nationaleczema.org SUMMARY:All Ambassadors: Request Your IRL Toolkit DESCRIPTION:NEA Ambassador have access to IRL Toolkits—your go-to resources for raising eczema awareness and making an impact in your local community. \nWhether you’re sharing educational resources with people in your community\, advocating for policy change\, engaging healthcare providers\, or fundraising to support eczema research – each toolkit equips you with guidance\, materials\, and support needed to take action. \nRequest your toolkit here! URL:https://ambassadors.nationaleczema.org/event/all-ambassadors-request-your-irl-toolkit-3 CATEGORIES:All Ambassadors END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260701T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260901T170000 DTSTAMP:20260624T192435Z CREATED:20260701T150052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T192435Z UID:10000283-1782892800-1788282000@ambassadors.nationaleczema.org SUMMARY:Register for NEA's 2026 Virtual Hill Day! DESCRIPTION:  Join us for Virtual Hill Day (VHD) on September 22-23\, NEA’s largest annual advocacy event where Ambassadors from across the country gather virtually to meet with their congressional representatives. During this impactful event\, Ambassadors will: \n\n\n\n\nAdvocate for federal funding allocated for eczema research to better understand and treat eczema\n\n\n\nRaise awareness among members of Congress and within federal agencies about how eczema significantly impacts those who live with it and their families\n\n\n\nUrge legislators to pass important laws that increase access to affordable\, effective eczema healthcare\n\nSchedule of Events: \n\nTuesday\, September 22nd: Kick-off\, educational session and networking (6-8pm ET/3-5pm PT)\nWednesday\, September 23rd: Virtual Hill Day Meetings (9am-5pm ET)\n\nNo prior advocacy experience is needed to participate. After registering\, you will receive training information\, educational materials\, and will be matched into a group of Ambassadors with a NEA facilitator. \nRegister here! URL:https://ambassadors.nationaleczema.org/event/7871 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T123000 DTSTAMP:20260721T151200Z CREATED:20260604T182429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T151200Z UID:10000281-1785580200-1785587400@ambassadors.nationaleczema.org SUMMARY:NY/Tri-State Ambassadors: Join Us for an In-Person Workshop! DESCRIPTION:Join fellow NEA Ambassadors from the New York/Tri-State area for an engaging in-person Connect & Learn event designed to build community and grow your advocacy skills. \nConnect with Ambassadors in your region\, share experiences and gain practical tools to feel more confident participating in advocacy opportunities — with a focus on engaging with legislators in your home state during August Recess and beyond. \nLet’s Get Local: Engaging with Legislators in Your Home State \nDid you know your members of Congress  return home every August and spend the month working directly in their local districts?  That means that you have a unique opportunity to connect with your legislators right here in the tri-state area\, no trip to Washington D.C. required! With August Recess underway\, now is the perfect opportunity to turn local access to legislators into meaningful advocacy. \nWhether preparing for your first legislative meeting\, or strengthening your advocacy skills\, this interactive training will help you engage effectively with your legislators’ district offices\, build relationships with key staff\, and make your voice heard where decisions begin. \nLunch and exclusive Ambassador swag will be provided!  \nPartial travel reimbursement for up to 30-miles may be available on an as needed basis.  \nDate: Saturday\, 8/1/26 \nTime: 10:30am-12:30pm \nLocation: New York Academy of Medicine\, 1216 Fifth Avenue New York\, New York 10029 \nRoom: Room 21 (Second Floor) \nComplete the questions below to RSVP and reserve your spot by July 15. \n\n \n \n \n \n Will you attend the NEA Ambassadors Connect & Learn event in New York City?\n \n \n Yes - I am planning on attending\n What state do you live in?\n \n \n New York\n \n \n \n New Jersey\n \n \n \n Connecticut\n \n \n \n Other\n If other\, please list the state you live in?Are you interested in learning more about partial travel reimbursement?\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n Submit \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   URL:https://ambassadors.nationaleczema.org/event/ny-tri-state-ambassadors-join-our-in-person-connect-learn-workshop CATEGORIES:All Ambassadors END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR